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Hamilton Closes Gap on Antonelli in Austria
28 Jun
Summary
- Lewis Hamilton secured a crucial win, reducing Kimi Antonelli's lead.
- Antonelli's previous dominance was broken by Hamilton's victory.
- Hamilton trails Antonelli by 41 points entering the Austrian Grand Prix.
The 2026 Formula 1 season intensifies as Round 8, the Austrian Grand Prix, unfolds at the Red Bull Ring. Lewis Hamilton enters the event with significant momentum, having recently claimed his first victory for Ferrari. This win has narrowed the points gap on championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Antonelli and Mercedes teammate George Russell initially dominated the season, securing the first six races. Russell won the opener, followed by Antonelli's impressive five-race winning streak, establishing a substantial lead. This dominance was significantly challenged in Spain.
Following the Monaco Grand Prix, Antonelli held a 66-point lead over Hamilton. However, Hamilton's subsequent victory in Spain, combined with an unfortunate mechanical failure for Antonelli, reduced the deficit to 41 points entering the Austrian Grand Prix.
